Greetings y'all ,
Well folks we have another fresh start to another day. We've been
surrounding ourselves with positive, loving , caring ,happy , thoughtful
, responsible ,respectful and supportive people . Wow what a difference
in our gestalt ! We are happier , less stressed and more relaxed.
This week , once again, I was able to demonstrate to my progeny
when and how to walk away from conflict and negative influences who wish
us harm and act with malfeasance. He learned and witnessed the power we
hold by not giving those who are angry and lost our attention when they
are trying to drag us down. Instead we quietly disengage from those who
are disconnected and walk away , physically, psychologically and
emotionally. The only exception is we hold them in the light and pray
they find genuine peace. There is good in everyone even those with bad
behaviors , habits and addictions. We don't approve of certain
lifestyles but still feel sorry for people without interacting with
them
Perhaps the silver lining is the boy wonder was shown the opposite
of what we , his tribe , show him at the tender age of nine,a very
impressionable age. He saw the sadness of addictions, anger, aggression,
hate, of surrounding ones self with negative forces. He knows you are
who your friends are , you're judged by the company you keep. If you lie
with dogs you get fleas. But if you surround yourself with people who
lift you up spiritually , emotionally and psychologically in a positive
loving manner and you reciprocate then you walk in the light with your
head held high. He knows everyone makes mistakes , but that repeating
mistakes is a pattern or habit. We are all human and have things to work
on. That is a personal journey though , with the right guidance and
supports we build on our strengths am repair our weaknesses. Anyone
claiming they are who they are and don't need to change at all is
stagnant and will be left behind as they spin in circles.
So alas we have pulled into our one particular harbor to repair or
vessel and recoup and regroup. We've weathered yet another tsunami and
are even closer, which is always a bonus and a surprise considering the
bond I have with the amazing boy wonder. Perhaps because he has seen
proof I walk in the light , faced darkness and still remain loving,
positive and I protected him. Perhaps because he realized he's got a
dozen neighbors who are watching out for us and are positive and
supportive. That we don't live in fear and hate but rather in hope and
love. .
He knows it takes good neighbors pulling together and lifting each
other up with love and positive energy to truly make a neighborhood.
With out those wonderful neighbors , well take the neighbor out of
neighborhood and look at what you're left with - just a hood .
This week Ace has been receiving early birthday gifts from his fans
in the neighborhood. He been given baseball cards and a collectors model
motorcycle from a fabulous neighbor who sees him as a playful an
intelligent grandson. He's been given time and pumpkin bread from
another neighbor who views him as the light and gift of God that he is.
Who helps give him a maternal guidance and extra therapy. He's been
given the gift of a closer bond with his mother. They talk more and have
such wonderful times together . He know we all love him and he i turn
loves us. He has many friends in the neighborhood as well. Boys he can
do boy stuff with, jostle , bump , be rough ad tumble and build those
boy bonds. He's got girls who, like yesterday surround him when he gets
home and just wanna play, talk , laugh and spend time with him. He's got
younger children who look up to him and he plays gently and lovingly
with them. He has adults who admire him , enjoy his humor , and like
playing catch with him, etc... This is reality , he is fine at home and
in the community with his interactions. Oh sure he's still only nine and
has his moments but what human doesn't and at least he's learning and
is coachable.
Which brings us to the early birthday gift from his mother and I.
Ace has been craving organized sports however we knew in the past he
wasn't coachable or quite ready. Ace signed up for little league
baseball again. It's been a few years and his last experience was
horrendous . He was bullied by the coaches sons , who were his team
mates, and forced to stop being a switch hitter. He's got the emotional
and psychological skills to be a great team mate now. He's accepted that
he may be first string bench warmer and he has to earn a spot . He
knows flexibility and listening will improve him as a player, person and
team mate .
He's excited to garner more friends as well. It's been difficult
since he's trapped in a class with the six or so students. He learns
from his peers and tries hard to rise to the top. Guess I see my next
windmill I must Quixotically tilt against. That is another chapter for
another day though my dear followers.
Folks I wanna thank each and everyone one of you for reading ,
following and supporting us. I hope you're enjoying our journey as much a
we are. Now time for coffee , cleaning and spring training .